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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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